Freedom Fast Cats

Freedom Fast Cats takes you through the spectacular Keppel Bay Islands; located at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef near the Tropic of Capricorn, and boasting some of the most pristine beaches, and unspoilt habitats the reef has to offer.

Join the experienced crew for a memorable day exploring the Keppel bay Islands. They have a range of different cruising options to suit all ages. If you like a more laid back pace, sit back relax and soak up the scenery as you cruise the coves and beaches. For the more adventurous type they have glass bottom boat cruises, snorkelling and the famous boom-netting.

Guaranteed to be a highlight of your visit to the Capricorn Coast!

Facilities

Car park

Activities

Animal Viewing

Snorkelling

Swim with Fish

Swimming

Other Information

Accessibility:

People with special needs are welcome however, prior arrangements need to be made. As the ramp to access the vessels is only small it is difficult to get wheelchairs on an off. If the person has a bit of mobility it is better suited. Please be advised there is no pier on Great Keppel Island (arrive on sandy beach).

Great Keppel Island Holiday Village is located in a gum tree bush setting less than a minute's walk to two perfect swimming beaches. Accommodation includes twin rooms; double bed canvas tents erected on timber decks, ensuited cabins, and campsites to bring your own tent.. Also available are two self-contained houses suitable for families. All linen is provided as well as snorkelling equipment for use during your stay. A fully equipped communal kitchen and barbecue is available for guest use.
The Village atmosphere is low key and quiet, giving you a taste of what island life is meant to be and the perfect base to explore Great Keppel Island - an undiscovered treasure with 17 pristine beaches, unspoilt bushland and pockets of fringing reef. A quiet, relaxing island retreat away from the worries of the world.

Rosslyn Bay Resort is your complete holiday and function destination. Situated on the shores of Kemp Beach, they offer unprecedented access to Great Keppel Island and the realms of the Southern Great Barrier Reef through Keppel Bay Marina.
The resort encompasses corporate and wedding catering facilities as well as the world-class Beaches Bistro, The newly opened Keppel Blue relaxation spa offers guests the chance to kick back and indulge from head to toe, offering massage therapy, facials, hair and body treatments. So everything you need to enjoy the best of the Capricorn Coast is right here in the harbour; whatever the reason for your stay. With 12 brand new luxury Spa Bungalow units, new management, ongoing renovations and two new highly talented chefs at the world-class Beaches restaurant, Rosslyn Bay Resort is changing, and they would love to see you there soon.

Great Keppel Island Hideaway offers an affordable Southern Great Barrier Reef holiday for everyone - singles, couples, families and groups. It offers the only restaurant and bar facility on Great Keppel Island, catering for day visitors and those who wish to experience an island holiday in a range of accommodation, including fully self contained cabins, ensuited cabins, bunkhouses and budget tents.
The GKI Hideaway Bar and Bistro offers casual dining and affordable family meals. Wherever you dine, enjoy stunning views over the two main island beaches. A children's playground is nearby as well as a games area with pool table and a large projector screen.
12 self contained ensuited cabins are nestled amongst sub-tropical gardens and are a short two minute stroll to the beach and the main reception area.
Situated in its own precinct within the property, five 'yellow' cabins each contain two spacious ensuited rooms. Built only a few years ago, these rooms can be booked individually or as an interconnecting option for families and friends.
The bunkhouses, with its private garden setting, camp kitchen and undercover dining area is perfect for large bookings such as family re-unions, special events, sporting groups, school groups and special interest groups.

Sandcastles is a beautiful 4 bedroom ocean-front beach house offering spectacular views and self-catering accommodation for up to eight guests.
Situated in the quiet town of Zilzie, the main house boasts two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the stand-alone cottage - separated by a lovely breezeway, features two bedrooms and a bathroom.
The house has a beautiful infinity pool, surrounded by a large entertainment /deck area, is designed for admiring the sea views and lazing around in the hammock.
The all-weather undercover breezeway is an added bonus for those inclement weather days still allowing guests to enjoy the surroundings.
Sandcastles is perfect for a relaxing getaway with family and friends, a romantic break, wedding parties or corporate stays and only a stone's throw from the beach.
Enjoy the stunning sunrises at this holiday home - the perfect getaway destination.
Main House Bedding Configuration: one King bed, two Single (Trundle) beds and one double sleeper couch. Cottage Bedding Configuration: one Queen bed and one King or two King singles.

Sunlover Lodge Holiday Units and Cabins have got something different, real peace and quiet! Sunlover Lodge is designed for complete relaxation. People seek them out because they are so quiet, set off the main highway, close to the beach in over an acre of lush, tropical award-winning gardens and only a short walk to lovely Kinka Beach. Lounge beside the palm fringed pool or watch the antics of the local birdlife whilst enjoying free use of the barbecue. Stay one night, stay for a week or more you'll love it and you'll love their low costs.
Kina Beach is also great for shell collecting, fishing, swimming and walking. The self contained accommodation is sure to please, it's bright, fresh and clean with comfortable furnishings and good quality bedding, large kitchen and lounge rooms, everything you could think of including all linen is supplied and changed weekly.
The pool is a good size for laps and a wading pool for the kids to have splash in safely. Parking is mostly shady with plenty of room to park a boat as well. A short drive to Emu Park provides you with everything you could possibly need with lovely restaurants and food outlets.

BIG4 Capricorn Palms is a lush green oasis situated half way between Yeppoon and Emu Park and within walking distance from beautiful Mulambin Beach. This modern and quiet retreat is where you can get away from it all. There are different layouts of ensuite cabins - open plan, one and two bedroom units which are fully self-contained with air conditioning, verandah and outdoor setting. A Conference room is available for meetings or family gatherings, seating up to 40 people.
Large powered grass or concrete sites cater for caravans, buses, fifth wheelers, camper trailers and tents and have room for the boat. Clean amenities, saltwater pool, camp kitchen and barbecue are all provided for your comfort. June to October join them for their weekly meet and greet or social Bingo. A 34 metre water slide, jumping pillow, playground, open air theatre and Pedal cars are available to entertain the children.
Keppel Bay Marina is just two kilometres away where you can launch the boat to go fishing or catch the ferry to Great Keppel Island for snorkelling. Local attractions close by are Cooberrie Park Wild Life Sanctuary, Koorana Crocodile Farm or Byfield National Park for bushwalking or four wheel driving.

Beachfront Zilzie Holiday Home and Cottage features a two bedroom house and a one bedroom cottage. It is very quiet, down a private lane with relaxation areas. The houses are surrounded with coconut and pandanus palms and is very tropical. The property has beach frontage, and is beautifully maintained.
Pet friendly with dog friendly beach. The area is 45 kilometres from Rockhampton, 20 kilometres south of Yeppoon near Emu Park.
The Holiday House sleeps up to six people with open-style living, large ceiling fans throughout and air-conditioning. It has two bedrooms. One has two single beds the main bedroom has a king size bed, both have built-ins wardrobes. The upstairs mezzanine level (accessible by ladder) has a double sofa couch. Luxury accommodation on a budget.
The Beachfront Cottage has lots to offer it is absolute beachfront. The Cottage is ideal for a couple with its lovely comfortable King Bed and en suite. Fabulous 60-inch television and a pull out double sofa for your guests. The modern kitchen has a large oven/stove dishwasher. Nothing has been missed in this lovely Cottage, with it's original 100 year old look combined with modern living.

Emu's Beach Resort is situated directly across the road from one of the Capricorn Coasts beautiful beaches, that overlooks Great Keppel Island.
Emu's Beach Resort offers a relaxed atmosphere in beautiful surroundings. Along with their large, motel style rooms with balconies overlooking the swimming pool, they offer a large communal kitchen and an entertainment area, downstairs from the cheaper dormitory style rooms. Emu's is one of the only backpackers that boasts no bunk beds.
A travel desk in reception will help you choose which exciting adventure you'd like to explore next or just relax by the pool and bar and unwind. The perfect place for everyone.

The luxury bungalow tent island retreat of Svendsens Beach Great Keppel Island offers guests the perfect eco friendly island holiday with a 'glamping' experience. At their reasonable prices anyone can afford a week on the pristine side of Great Keppel Island. Walk the many bushwalks (up to five hour tracks), snorkel on their lovely coral reefs or just relax.
They meet you at the island ferry and transport you over to share their small, friendly, ecologically gentle island way of life, where their power comes from wind generators and solar panels. Whales migrate past the island in Winter (July-September) and turtles nest in Summer (November-February). The accommodation is for adults only.
Svendsens Beach can accommodate a maximum of 10 adults in the two luxury tent-bungalows, the newly appointed studio and the rental house. The tents and studio form one small cluster, where up to three couples can share, whereas the house is completely separate and self-contained.

Relax and enjoy the friendly family atmosphere of Island View Caravan Park set in five acres of shady park situated on the esplanade at Kinka Beach overlooking Great Keppel Island. The park is situated halfway between Mackay and Bundaberg, approximately 35 minutes from Rockhampton - only 13 kilometres south of Yeppoon and six kilometres north of Emu Park on the Scenic Highway. They are conveniently located to Rosslyn Bay Marina where you can catch a ferry over to Great Keppel Island. Bookings for the island can be made at reception.
The park is handy to tourist attractions, picnic areas, fishing, water sports and only a five minute drive to shopping facilities. They are a pet friendly park, allowing your pets to enjoy holidaying with you on sites or verandahs of some of the accommodation (conditions apply). Their motto is friendliness and cleanliness along with good old fashioned service. They are a Top Tourist Park.

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